Tango Gameworks

Microsoft previously announced plans to close the Japanese studio in May

After Microsoft shut down Tango Gameworks, we look at the reasons why Japan has otherwise been sheltered (but not immune) to many of the layoffs and trends seen further afield

Exec confirms Hi-Fi Rush "did well for us" but factors behind previous success "may not all still be in place"

If you're a developer working for Xbox, what can you do to secure your job?

Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse on the chopping block

The action-adventure game, which released in March 2022 on PS5 and PC, and April 2023 on Xbox Series X|S, reached 5 million players in June

Tango Gamesworks' rhythm-based action game launched on January 25

Tango Gameworks and Bethesda's title released in March 2022 on PS5 and PC, and in April 2023 on Xbox Series S|X

Tango Gameworks' title was a surprise release on January 25 following the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct Showcase

The Evil Within director will be departing "in the coming months"

Tango Gameworks says the decision was to protect the health of its team

Bethesda remains committed to single-player AAA games, and most critics agree that Tango Gameworks' sequel is a big improvement

The creator of Resident Evil talks to us about his new game The Evil Within, violent games, and the state of Japanese development

Ex-Capcom producer behind Devil May Cry wishes to push Japanese market towards Western model